Alpha run an exclusive chain of puppy and adult dog training classes in the South of England under the guidance of Sarah Whitehead - international lecturer on this specialist subject.

All the classes use clicker training and offer the most modern, fun and easy methods of training available. All classes are small in number to ensure that we can offer the best in individual attention. We want you to have a successful and rewarding relationship with your dog, and believe that classes should be fun, informal and enjoyable as well as kind, fair and effective! No shouting, no choke chains, no stress!

We have a maximum of eight pups or dogs in any one class, and a minimum of two qualified Alpha instructors - often more!

For times and venues, call the central booking number on 01753 859004, or take a look at the list below to find your nearest class.

Why we are the best!

Sign up with an Alpha ‘Think Dog’ Puppy / Dog Training Class and you will receive:

A four week course with experienced / qualified APDT assessed instructors (minimum of two at Windsor - often more), plus assistants - all of whom understand behaviour as well as training
Very small classes - usually 8 maximum
Kennel Club Listed
Use of indoor and outdoor areas at most venues
Puppy Survival Guide booklet before the course starts
Course booklet (Hands Off) which guides you through each exercise
DVD with lesson plans on it for you to watch again and again - retail price Ł29.95
Clicker - so you can practise training at home
Opportunity to move on with progressive classes: Puppy II, Graduate, Fun Agility, Tricks classes and Rally
Chance to buy excellent doggie products and books at trade prices
Behavioural advice from qualified practitioners, to prevent behavioural problems occurring

Venues

Puppy classes

Don't leave it too late! Puppies learn incredibly quickly and these early classes are designed to allow them to build confidence and social skills with adults, children and other puppies in a controlled environment as well as learning all the basics of training. Puppies need to be 18 weeks or under at the start of the course - but the earlier the better!

Our classes are designed to be fun, relaxed and enjoyable for you, your family and your puppy. Exceptional results in just four weeks!

Our Puppy II follow-on course will then consolidate the foundations that you have already laid in Puppy I.

Beginner classes

For older puppies, adolescents and older dogs which need basic training, this course is designed to help you understand how your dog learns and to give you both an opportunity to enjoy some training with lots of individual help.

We cover all the basics that most owners want and need - sit, down, stand, attention training, recall, walking nicely on the lead, leave, and some fab tricks, just for fun! The basic courses are intensive, fun and the results are amazing!

Graduate classes

The classes are exclusively for dogs which have already taken puppy I and II, or beginner courses with an Alpha group. Further skills, tricks and individual training goals are the focus for this course. Many owners want to continue their dog's training or address typical ‘teenage' behaviours, such as selective hearing in the park, or jumping up at visitors. However, if you want your dog to load and unload the washing machine, or to find the TV remote control and fetch it to you - this is the course for you, too!

Fun agility classes for all

From Jack Russell to Labrador, the fun agility classes offer a chance to have fun with your dog in a relaxed outdoor environment. The emphasis on these classes is gentle control outside, not on competition agility. This means that even young puppies can take part, using the obstacles for confidence-building. All the agility takes place outdoors, off-leash. We strongly advise that you attend a basic course of training lessons first. Only fit dogs over one year can do any jumping or impact work.

One-to-one training

Need help in your home or can't get to a training class? One-to-one training is offered for owners in most areas of south east England. These sessions varying in duration and price, according to your needs. Call the office for more details on 01753 859004 or have a look at our behaviour advice section.

Application form

What people say about us

Train Your Dog Online!

Train your dog from the comfort of your armchair! New from Sarah Whitehead, this professionally-filmed video course takes you through all the basics for a well-behaved dog. Sarah Whitehead's online dog training course is a new concept in kind, fair and effective dog training. In only four weeks you will discover just how easy it is to train your own dog in the comfort of your living room! OK, so you might be asked to venture into the kitchen or the garden once in a while, but essentially, this training programme is designed for those who want quick, easy and long-lasting results while having some fun along the way!

Sarah's methods are suitable for all dogs, no matter what breed, type, shape, size or age. Puppies and rehomed dogs respond brilliantly to the gentle, consistent techniques - and you'll see just how much they love to learn. All the family can get involved in training too - whether you are seven or seventy, have had a lifetime with dogs or are a new owner, the methods are for you.

Exceptional results using the most modern, kind methods. Old fashioned training methods are long-gone! No more shouting, dragging the dog round a hall or yanking it on a choke chain! Today's methods are kind, gentle, and fast - you'll be amazed at what your dog can achieve in just four weeks. Unlock your dog's genius today!

Interested in running a branch of Alpha puppy classes in your area?

From time to time, we accept enlightened humans to come and learn how to assist in and take puppy classes! We require absolute dedication and compassion, as well as a fascination with how dogs and humans learn! If you like dogs, and love people, this could be the opportunity for you! Check out the details on Training for the Future: Puppy Class Instructors' course written and tutored by Sarah Whitehead, then call the office on 01753 859004 for a chat about running a branch in your area.



	Alpha Think Dog! Puppy Classes and Dog Training Classes Alpha run an exclusive chain of puppy and adult dog training classes in the South of England under the guidance of Sarah Whitehead - international lecturer on this specialist subject. All the classes use clicker training and offer the most modern, fun and easy methods of training available. All classes are small in number to ensure that we can offer the best in individual attention. We want you to have a successful and rewarding relationship with your dog, and believe that classes should be fun, informal and enjoyable as well as kind, fair and effective! No shouting, no choke chains, no stress! We have a maximum of eight pups or dogs in any one class, and a minimum of two qualified Alpha instructors - often more! For times and venues, call the central booking number on 01753 859004, or take a look at the list below to find your nearest class. Why we are the best! Sign up with an Alpha ‘Think Dog’ Puppy / Dog Training Class and you will receive: A four week course with experienced / qualified APDT assessed instructors (minimum of two at Windsor - often more), plus assistants - all of whom understand behaviour as well as training Very small classes - usually 8 maximum Kennel Club Listed Use of indoor and outdoor areas at most venues Puppy Survival Guide booklet before the course starts Course booklet (Hands Off) which guides you through each exercise DVD with lesson plans on it for you to watch again and again - retail price Ł29.95 Clicker - so you can practise training at home Opportunity to move on with progressive classes: Puppy II, Graduate, Fun Agility, Tricks classes and Rally Chance to buy excellent doggie products and books at trade prices Behavioural advice from qualified practitioners, to prevent behavioural problems occurring Venues Windsor, Berkshire Chobham, Surrey Camberley, Surrey Milford, Surrey Puttenham, Surrey Crowthorne, Berkshire Heckfield, Berkshire Hampton Hill, Middx Kingston upon Thames, Surrey Horton, nr Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire Kingswood, Bristol Watlington, Oxon Ashford, Middx Puppy classes Don't leave it too late! Puppies learn incredibly quickly and these early classes are designed to allow them to build confidence and social skills with adults, children and other puppies in a controlled environment as well as learning all the basics of training. Puppies need to be 18 weeks or under at the start of the course - but the earlier the better! Our classes are designed to be fun, relaxed and enjoyable for you, your family and your puppy. Exceptional results in just four weeks! Our Puppy II follow-on course will then consolidate the foundations that you have already laid in Puppy I. Beginner classes For older puppies, adolescents and older dogs which need basic training, this course is designed to help you understand how your dog learns and to give you both an opportunity to enjoy some training with lots of individual help. We cover all the basics that most owners want and need - sit, down, stand, attention training, recall, walking nicely on the lead, leave, and some fab tricks, just for fun! The basic courses are intensive, fun and the results are amazing! Graduate classes The classes are exclusively for dogs which have already taken puppy I and II, or beginner courses with an Alpha group. Further skills, tricks and individual training goals are the focus for this course. Many owners want to continue their dog's training or address typical ‘teenage' behaviours, such as selective hearing in the park, or jumping up at visitors. However, if you want your dog to load and unload the washing machine, or to find the TV remote control and fetch it to you - this is the course for you, too! Fun agility classes for all From Jack Russell to Labrador, the fun agility classes offer a chance to have fun with your dog in a relaxed outdoor environment. The emphasis on these classes is gentle control outside, not on competition agility. This means that even young puppies can take part, using the obstacles for confidence-building. All the agility takes place outdoors, off-leash. We strongly advise that you attend a basic course of training lessons first. Only fit dogs over one year can do any jumping or impact work. One-to-one training Need help in your home or can't get to a training class? One-to-one training is offered for owners in most areas of south east England. These sessions varying in duration and price, according to your needs. Call the office for more details on 01753 859004 or have a look at our behaviour advice section. Application form If you are interested in any of the classes above, please download and complete our application form: Download Alpha Class application form (PDF Format) What people say about us Find out what comments people have left about Alpha training courses: Click here to read comments from our course feedback forms Train Your Dog Online! Train your dog from the comfort of your armchair! New from Sarah Whitehead, this professionally-filmed video course takes you through all the basics for a well-behaved dog. Sarah Whitehead's online dog training course is a new concept in kind, fair and effective dog training. In only four weeks you will discover just how easy it is to train your own dog in the comfort of your living room! OK, so you might be asked to venture into the kitchen or the garden once in a while, but essentially, this training programme is designed for those who want quick, easy and long-lasting results while having some fun along the way! Sarah's methods are suitable for all dogs, no matter what breed, type, shape, size or age. Puppies and rehomed dogs respond brilliantly to the gentle, consistent techniques - and you'll see just how much they love to learn. All the family can get involved in training too - whether you are seven or seventy, have had a lifetime with dogs or are a new owner, the methods are for you. Exceptional results using the most modern, kind methods. Old fashioned training methods are long-gone! No more shouting, dragging the dog round a hall or yanking it on a choke chain! Today's methods are kind, gentle, and fast - you'll be amazed at what your dog can achieve in just four weeks. Unlock your dog's genius today! Have a look at the video demo at www.trainyourdogonline.org Interested in running a branch of Alpha puppy classes in your area? From time to time, we accept enlightened humans to come and learn how to assist in and take puppy classes! We require absolute dedication and compassion, as well as a fascination with how dogs and humans learn! If you like dogs, and love people, this could be the opportunity for you! Check out the details on Training for the Future: Puppy Class Instructors' course written and tutored by Sarah Whitehead, then call the office on 01753 859004 for a chat about running a branch in your area.
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